Diagnosis: Pitted keratolysis
Description: Classic keratin holes sole of foot Sparing of instep
Morphology: Atrophy
Site: Foot,sole
Sex: F
Age: 31
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Patient of Dr K Shahid
31 year old woman
Presented with hyperhydrosis & smelly feet
No itch , pain or discomfort
Diagnosis
Pitted Keratolysis
Rx
Erythromycin 250 mg QID for 6 days
Keep feet dry & open shoewear.
Smelly Feet ,Hyperhidrosis and Cluster of punched out pits on soles --> Pitted Keratolysis
Treatment
Topical Clindamycin or Fusidic Acid and
Oral Erythromycin .
20 % Aluminium Chloride Hexahydrate Solution Nocte to Control Hyperhidrosis.
aluminium zirconium compounds are newer generation antiperspirants much better tolerated by the skin and are less likely to cause irritation